Garment



Patented May 7, 1940 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 1 Claim.

The present invention relates generally to garments, and. more particularly 130 undergarments generally referred to as panties.

An object of the present invention is to provide an undergarment having a seat; portion adapted to conform 130 the body of a wearer.

Another object is to provide an undergarment which is adapted to fit the nether portion of a wearer in a manner 1:0 permit ready bending and twisting movements.

Another object is to provide an undergarment which is adapted to conform 120 the nether portion of the human body when the wearer is stand ing in a manner to prevent bunching of material, yet which does not bind when the wearer bends over.

Another object is to provide an undergarment cf the pantie type which is of two-piece construction and which includes a nove] seat portion.

Another object is 120 provide an undergarrnent which includes a seat piece of a material and so disposed relative to the remainder of the garment to provide maximum stretch longitudinally cf the body of a wearer and minimum stretch transversely thereof.

Another object is to provide an undergarment having leg portions having stretch completely therearound While retaining the longitudinal stretch of the body portion of the crotch.

Another object is to provide an undergarment which is seamless in that area. which lies adjacent the sensitive parts of a wearer.

Another object is to provide an undergarment which is easily made, which includes a minimum of seams, thereby adding to comfort, and which is relativeiy inexpensive 130 fabricate.

Other objects and advantages will be apparent from the following description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawing, in which:

Fig. 1 is a front view of a pair o1 panties coustructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention;

Fig. 2 is a rear view of the pair of in Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is a. section on the line 3-3 of Fig. 2;

Fig. 4 is a section on the 1ine 44 of Fig. 2;

Fig. 5 is a section on I;he line 5-5 of Fig. 2;

Fig. 6 is a view of a. piece forming the main body portion of the pancies shown in Fig. 1, the said piece being in outspread relation to clearly disclose critical curves; and,

Fig. 7 is a view cf I:he second piece of the panties shown in Fig. l, which forms the seat portion thereof, the piece being outspread 1:0 properly disclose critical curves.

panties shown Referring to the drawing more particularly by reference numerals I indicates a pair of panties 'constructed in accordance with the concepts of the present invention. The pa.ir of panties I0 comprises a main body piece II anti a Seat piece I2.

The main body piece II is preferably of I;he configuration shown in Fig. 6, and includes end edges I3 and I4 which are convex throughout substantially the ful1 extent thereof. Each edge includes a notch I5 for a purpose 110 be described. An upper edge I6 includes two intersecting straight segments IT. A lower edge I8 is 0f irregular contour and inclucles oppositely disposed straight segments I9 and 20and straight segments 2I which form a V-Weclge, a work notch 22 being providedat the juncture of the segments 2I.

The seat piece I2 is preferably of the configuration shown in Fig. 7, and is symmetrical about the dotted 1ine 25, being defined by opposed straight edges 26, a conca.ve edge 21, and intersecting edges 29, each of which includes two straight Segments 30 anal 3I joined by an inter mediate concave segment 32.

In Figs. 1 and 2 the pieces I I and I2 are shown in assembled form. A waist band 33 of elastic material is connected 150 the top edge I 6 in a manner 1:0 pucker th-e material adjacent thereto.

In the assembled garment I0 1;he edge 21 is connected to the edges 2I by stitching 34 (Fig. 4) the notch 22 being closed over the central portion thereof. The edges 29 areconnected 110 the edges I3 and I4 by stitching 35 (Figs 3 and 4), the edges 29 extending up to the notzches I5, which 35 are closed over the point efi'ected by the intersection of the said edges 29. Above ehe notches I5 the edges I3 and I4 are connected by stitching 36 (Fig. 5). The segment I9 of the lower edge I8 of the piece II and one edge 26 of the piece I2 form 40 thelowei boundary cf one leg, and the segment 20 of the edge I0 anal che other edge 26 form the lower boundary of the other leg. The edges forming the lower boundary of the legs are rolled back and secured by stitching 31. The edges are, 5 of course turned inwardly toprovide a, smooth exterior. II: is therefore, apparent that the garment I0 is seamless in that area which lies adjacen1; 130 and contacts the sensitive parts of the body of a wearer. I-Ience, no injury or irritation often caused by seams rubbing thereagainsn, can ar1se.

In order to secure a sturdy garment the Saat portion is feinforced by the use of two pieces I2 which are, of course, superposed and assembled,

for all practicalefiects, as a single piece. In the preferred seat piece a material is employed which permits maximum stretch longitudinally of the body of a, wearer and minimum stretch laterally thereof.

It is apparent from an inspection of Figs. 1 and 2 that the seat portion of the garment bags in a manner to provide space for 1:he seat of a wearer. This suitab1e ancl ample bagging is effected by the cut of the edges I3, I4, and 29. The concave segments 32 are of sharper curvature than the convex edges I3 and I4. Therefore, the edges 29 must be crowded into alignment w1'th the edges I3 and I4 during the stitching operation. In effect, a flare is caused which materializes in the fu1l or bulged seat. A smooth seat fit is thus provided without causing bunching in the leg portions. The construction achieved has been found 130 be eminently satisfactory.

The broad principles cf the present invention are shown exemplified by a pai1 0f panties, laut it is be understood that they can readily be embodied in other garments requiring a fullness in the seat.

It is apparent that there has been provided an undergarment which fulfills all of the objects and advantages sought therefor. It is to be umlerstood that the foregoing description and accompanying drawing have been given by way of illustration and example and not for purposes of limitation, the invention being 1imited only by the claim which follows:

What is claimed is:

A garment comprising an integral main body piece symmetrical about a center line including lateral edges of convex contour and a V-notch in the lower edge, and an integral seat piece symmetrical about a center line including similarly disposed concave straight edges each of which comprises an inward1y located concave portion and straight 1me portions, said seat piece further including another edge of substantially the cornbined 1ength of the edges of the V-notch in the main body piece, said concave straight edges of the seat piece being connected to said convex edges of the body piece and the said another edge cf ehe seat piece being connected the edges of the V-notch of the main piece, whereby fu1lness of the seat without undue sag and correct leg fit obtain,

JOSEPH HENRY SCHWEICH. 

